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Coral Reefs
Oct 22, 2015 11:14 AM EDT

Sunscreen Is Killing Coral Reefs Around The World

Researchers found that sunscreen is killing coral reefs around the world, with the chemicals in sunscreen causing coral bleaching, which results in coral mortality.

Target Faces
Oct 22, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

The Science of Fear: How Color Matters When Seeing Someone Who's Afraid

What happens to your face when you feel afraid? Scientists have taken a closer look at what happens to the coloration of faces when they're afraid, delving a bit further into the science of fear.

Robot
Oct 22, 2015 10:08 AM EDT

New Talking-Ally Robot May be an Expert at Getting Your Attention

A newly created robot may be an expert at getting your attention.

Uranus and Neptune
Oct 22, 2015 09:50 AM EDT

Strange New Phase of Superionic Ice on Uranus and Neptune Predicted

Scientists have predicted a cool, new phase of superionic ice, a special form of ice that can be found on Uranus and Neptune.

Beavers
Oct 22, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Beavers May be Saving Estuaries from Nitrogen by Building Ponds

Beavers are doing more to help the environment than you might have thought. Scientists have found these furry mammals are helping prevent harmful levels of nitrogen from reaching vulnerable estuaries.

Alcohol
Oct 22, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

Drinking Alcohol Regularly May Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Alcohol may increase the risk of breast cancer. A new study confirms the chances of developing breast cancer increase by four times with the intake of each daily glass of wine or beer.

Bahamas Cave
Oct 22, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

Fossils Discovered in Caribbean Cave Reveal Humans were a Bigger Threat Than Climate

It turns out that humans had more of an impact on the Caribbean than we might have thought.

Climate Model
Oct 22, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

Severe Droughts and Flooding in California May Double by 2100

California may be experience double the amount of severe droughts and floods later this century. The weather patterns El Niño and La Niña could play havoc on local ecosystems in the region.

Cat
Oct 22, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

Why Your Pet Cat is a Picky Eater: The Evolution of Carnivorous Felines

Why is your cat such a picky eater? Scientists may have found out the reason. It turns out that cats have at least seven functional bitter taste receptors.

Hand
Oct 22, 2015 07:13 AM EDT

Human Hands Evolved for Punching: Scientists Slap Stuff with Cadavar Arms

It may seem like a strange experiment, but it's telling researchers more about human evolution. Scientists have used cadaver arms to punch and slap padded dumbbells in order to see whether our hands evolved for fighting.

Death Star
Oct 22, 2015 06:42 AM EDT

Cosmic 'Death Star' is Vaporizing an Entire Planet

For the first time ever, astronomers have caught a "death star" destroying a planet. They've discovered a large, rocky object disintegrating in its death spiral around a distant white dwarf star.

Galapagos Tortoise
Oct 21, 2015 07:58 PM EDT

New Giant Galapagos Tortoise Species Discovered

A new, giant tortoise species has been found in the Galapagos Islands.

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